how is this even possible

[banded121512 2]

at 11 days post op and 14 days on a mostly liquid diet, I havent lost an ounce!!! my clothes are just as tight if not tighter than before I was banded.......what gives???

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

A big part of that could be Water weight and swelling from surgery.

Also keep in mind that liquids doesn't necessarily mean low calories. If you're drinking a lot of juice or other high sugar/high calorie liquids, those calories can add up very quickly.

[Sheilam123 21]

I'm still very swollen in the abdomen since surgery 12/6. This is normal and will just take time to go down. Give yourself about six weeks to have swelling down and drink lots of Water to help with Fluid retention.

[MsRhonda 123]

Me too im swollen a little n my port is a little irritated so its normal

IM MY OWN MOTIVATION

[highness38 8]

Me too. No weight loss since banded on 12/4 but i was told to expect that????

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

This is totally normal. You are still very swollen from surgery and also need to focus on healing right now, not losing. I would keep in mind though what MIssy said about sugary or hi-cal drinks, in case you are doing that.

I know we want it to start falling off but your body is still healing. It will happen.

[banded121512 2]

I thought it might have something to do with swelling but to not have ANY loss considering Im eating a 1/8th what I usually do seems odd.....guess it will catch up eventually.

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

Many people do not begin to lose until 4-6 weeks out after the healing has progressed and the Water retention is down. It will catch up!

[Pebbagirl 131]

Sigh. I'm 3 weeks post op and needed that reminder myself. Oh, I know it's true and didn't expect a loss but am just frustrated. Going to strt up my walking routine again as soon as this snow melts. That should make a big difference.

[2muchfun 8,927]

If you eliminate a lot of your sodium intake and greatly reduce your carb/sugar intake, your body will shed a ton(Ok, maybe only 10-15 lbs) of excess fluids. Give it a try?

tmf

[SkinnyCubanChick 150]

I completely agree with 2muchfun! I don't do fruit juice or salted broth and I have lost 14 pounds since being banded 12/14. Also, the more Water and crystal light I drink, the more I lose!

[banded121512 2]

I havent been drinking any fruit juice at all, low sodium broths and minimal solids but I must admit I have not been drinking much Water so it is quite possible I am retaining. I know it will catch up.....eventually (cross fingers) but in the mean time its pretty frustrating cuz I paid for mine outta pocket, no insurance. I was hoping for something a little more drastic.

[cheryl2586 3,053]

sugar and salt will make you retain Fluid. Drink lots of Water and you still have swelling

[anniek38 16]

I know its very frustrating! But you are still healing...I didnt really start losing until about 6 Weeks pot op Good Luck to you!!

[anniek38 16]

LoL typo! Post op darn phone